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    "id": 146996,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Nanok",
    "speaker_title": "The Assistant Minister for Forestry and Wildlife",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Josephat Koli Nanok",
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    "content": "Secondly, I know that there have always been about 14 devolved funds which are managed differently and I can see from this Budget that more of the funds have been devolved I think there is need to harmonize all these funds so that, at least, we can also cut down the administrative costs. I guess that is an area which the Minister has to look into. All these devolved funds will have an administrative cost and as such the Minister needs to find ways of putting them under one framework so that we can cut down on the administrative costs. If this is done, then it could be a very big area that will contribute towards reducing wastage that we realize has been existing. In addition to that, I think it is also important to re-look at the cost of monitoring and the administrative cost for managing the implementation of some of these projects, particularly those falling under the CDF. I know we have had an allocation of 3 per cent going towards administration, monitoring and evaluation which has always been very inadequate. This is not enough to enable the staff working in the constituencies to make sure these projects are implemented on time and effectively. If the Minister can see whether this can be enhanced, we will appreciate."
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